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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William L. Benny

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Winter Haven, Florida

Honored By

Patricia Popelka

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVING ON THE USS NEVADA ON DECEMBER 7, 1941, WAS HIT IN PROCESS OF GOING TO HIS STATION AS GUNNER'S MATE. CONTINUED TO SERVE IN MANY BATTLES, EARNING 11 BATTLE STARS, PURPLE HEART. SERVED MUCH OF THE TIME ON THE USS PHOENIX AFTER PEARL HARBOR.